June 2, 2024

Called Together in Beauty

Our annual flower communion celebrates diversity and pluralism while honoring the life transitions in our community over the past year. Come find some renewal in this annual ritual. Bring a flower from anywhere for our celebration. We will also be learning more about our partnership with the church in Barot, Transylvania.

Prelude, John O’Neill

Welcome: Dr. Tuli Patel, Lead Ministry Team

Processional Hymn: #1030 Siyahamba, Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Ministry Team

Chalice Lighting: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team

Time for All Ages: Subversion by Flower, Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Ministry Team

Candlelighting: Cathy Menendez, Beacon Chaplain

Hymn #396 I Know this Rose Will Open

Reading - “My Sister of the White Flower” by Alice Walker read by Dr. Tuli Patel, Lead Ministry Team

Ritual of Flower Ceremony

Shared Singing: #1010 We Give Thanks

Testimonials: Barot, Transylvania Scholarships, Rachel Rydzewski, Jean Crichton, Norm Miller

Offertory Our Time by Stephen Sondheim

Homily: Called Together in Beauty, Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Hymn: #21 For the Beauty of the Earth

Benediction: Dr. Tuli Patel

Postlude: Piano solo

With special thanks for all the volunteers and staff who make our service possible including:

Live Stream Technician: Will Cisco

Audio Tech: Henry McCann

Board Greeter: Ellie Muska

Welcome Team: Hilary Polk, Lindsay and Jeff Garibaldi

Virtual Usher: Pablo Vazquez, Intern Minister